Civilian administration
First international prosecutor sworn
in to serve in Mitrovica: UNMIK today appointed the first international
prosecutor to serve in the northern city of Mitrovica. Mr. Jan Reint Johannes
van Wijland of the Netherlands was sworn in by the head of UNMIK, Dr Bernard
Kouchner, under a new regulation aimed at implementing emergency measures
to restore security in Mitrovica, which erupted in ethnic violence two
weeks ago. The appointment follows that of Mr. Christer Karphammar from
Sweden who was appointed the first international judge for Mitrovica on
Tuesday. Appointments of some 25 additional local judges and prosecutors
are pending.
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